Activity 13: Analyzing Stylistic Choices - Loaded Language
Look through "Island Civilization" again, this time silently. Your purpose is to look for "loaded"
words. These are words that Nash uses purposively to draw a strong emotional reaction from
the reader. List at least five words and explain whether each has a positive or a negative
emotional connotation for you. Consider more neutral words that Nash might have used as a
substitute for the words he chose to use. Record your thoughts on the word's emotional impact
on readers. Think about why Nash chose the specific "loaded" language that he did. Do you
think it worked for him?